The Systems Information tab provides a lot of data about what’s running inside your PC. If you installed something, you’ll find it here. You can also use the search bar to find specific components. Just know that the search results are case-sensitive, so make sure to clearly type your...
Bizarrely, Windows doesn’t offer any way to check your computer’s CPU temperature. You could dive into your system’s BIOS to find the information, but that’s a lot of hassle to find a simple sensor reading. Fortunately, several free programs exist that make it easy to see your proce...
Knowing how to check PC specs is important if you want to determine whether your computer can run certain games or programs. Your specs can impact how quickly and smoothly your PC operates, too. We’ll show you how to check computer specs on Windows 10 and Windows 11. And no matter whic...
Okay, we're finally going to talk about individual components and how to test them. The CPU is one of the most commonly benchmarked PC components. Since it is important for both gaming and non-gaming workloads, knowing if your CPU is performing to its fullest potential is often a top pri...
Programs can take up a huge amount of space on your hard disk.It’s high time to clean up your PCand laptop by deleting unused and unwanted applications. We’ll show you how easy it is to clean your computer memory using Windows’ own control panel (with some extra help from a special...
First, let’s talk about the basics of graphics card compatibility. There are three main things to check for in this category: clearance, power, and bandwidth. Let’s dive into each. How to check if your Graphics Card will fit inside your PC ...
Check for logged events on your PC Credit: David Murphy You can use Windows Event Viewer to get a sense of any activity that happened while you were away from your computer. To get started, click on the Start button and begin typing “Event,” then select Event Viewer when it pops up....
Microsoft has re-released its PC Health Check app, which tells you if your PC meets Windows 11 hardware requirements. Here’s how to use the tool and two third-party alternatives to assess a PC’s ability to upgrade to Windows 11. Credit: Mark Hachman / IDG In late June, Microsoft ...
If your computer is feeling slow, it's worth checking if you have any apps running that may be using a lot of resources on the computer. If you have a demanding game or an app like Photoshop open in the background, it might affect the performance of other apps. To check which apps ...
Check Your GPU with Third-Party Tools Summary GPU is the most critical component for playing PC games, and a powerful GPU is necessary for newer games or higher graphical settings. Windows Task Manager, System Information, PowerShell, and DxDiag are built-in tools to check your GPU on Windows...